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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
4
The notice explains that registering in another town does not qualify a voter for Mount Dora's December 12 city election. To be eligible, residents must be on Mount Dora City Hall’s voter books by November 13. City Registrar William C. Stewart urges timely registration.
Lake county officials oppose Amendment No. One claiming it risks juvenile rights and increases government control. They cite Lake county's strong current juvenile system and fear a district court in Ocala or Tavares could bypass counsel and jury rights, expanding state power over youth.
The Tampa Tribune quotes President Truman, Dean Acheson, and the American Legion urging international control of atomic energy and disarmament with safeguards. They argue for an international rule of law and continuous policing to preserve world peace and prevent war.
Excerpts show calls for an international police force and arms control. Eisenhower notes empowered UN could keep peace if nations accept disarmament, while Cranston argues world government is inevitable to prevent aggression and protect freedoms.
The article critiques Governor Browning of Tennessee for a hawkish Florida State University address, accusing him of discrediting President Truman’s call for disarmament. It contrasts Browning’s stance with Truman’s peace efforts and warns that his hardline language risks inflaming youth and undermining democracy.
A reflective diary from Mount Dora describes fall weather and gentle seasonal shifts. The writer notes brisk mornings warming to 80s, calm Lake Dora views, and tranquil scenes from Orange Blossom hillside. Mount Dora's United Nations Day observance is remembered with hope for world peace. The week ends with a rain shower and serene sunsets over Fast Crooked Lake, underscoring the season’s quiet charm.
The Business and Professional Women's club sponsored a teen halloween party at the Youth Center last Saturday. Jean Patterson chaired the entertainment committee with Onile Goolsby Bette Carter Helen Malone Marianna Clark and Mrs Ray Eckholdt. Ann Bowers opened with an ice breaking spelling game.
William Hardwick returns to his Donnelly street home after confinement at the Marine Hospital in Staten Island New York.
Readers are urged to consider windstorm coverage as storms threaten homes. The notice highlights the potential for destruction and encourages evaluating polices to protect property against wind damage.
Mount Dora kept Halloween wholesome with a PTA carnival bright with prizes hot dogs and games. Mayor D Fletcher Crane judged the costume parade as Barbara Cox and a team of dwarfs won for best group in a crowd of children and parents.
Air Force lieutenant Tommy Shipes, on Korean duty since August north of the 38th parallel, is leaving the Orient and should reach the United States in a few days. He plans to apply for East Coast duty and said his unit was aided by U S Marines in pin-pointing communist positions for advances.
The light department members led a teen agers dance in the gymnasium superbly lit and decorated for the event. Mrs. Paul Johnson oversaw the dance with prizes awarded for prettiest, funniest, and most appropriate costumes to Betty Jo Eckholdt Claude Fralick and Ann Tremain.
The Woman's Association of the Community Church extends a cordial invitation to all women of the congregation to attend a meeting in the church parlor Friday.
On Tuesday Mount Dora hosted a school Halloween carnival and costume parade under bright lights. The event drew many children in festive outfits and was aided by a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association group, with praise for their hard work.
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